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Would you pay a nanny cash in hand?

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Crumblemum · 04/04/2013 09:20

Hi there. Just returning to work after mat leave and looking for a new nanny. Due to meet one tomorrow who sounded great over the phone. When I asked about rates she suggested she was happy with cash in hand. We've always paid tax and NI etc, but paying cash in hand would obviously massively help us bills wise, but I'm a bit worried. Firstly for the nanny themselves - isn't it better for them to have NI contributions and secondly that we could get into trouble? Am I overthinking or should we be by the book?

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minderjinx · 04/04/2013 10:41

Why would you want a dishonest nanny?

forevergreek · 04/04/2013 10:38

Terrible idea. You could land yourself with a huge fine as well as it being completely wrong ( I know someone who ended up with a £12k fine and fees)

dinkystinky · 04/04/2013 09:38

Erm, no - its breaking the law. I know people do so but really I would advise strongly against it. It is best for you and the nanny to do everything by the book - employment contract, payslips, operate PAYE and NICs etc.

bunnymother · 04/04/2013 09:37

If you get caught, you will be paying both the tax/NI and a fine. Nannies have been known to start by being OK with no tax being paid (expecting a higher £ per hour, than if their tax was being paid, in most cases) and then change their mind when they understand the implications of no tax history. I have seen it get ugly, to be honest.

MrAnchovy · 04/04/2013 09:33

Some people are desparate for work, that doesn't mean that it is OK to exploit them. Or to break the law.

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